Pinching pennies never felt so good! Check out our picks for the best bargains in Massachusetts for 2014. BEST COLLEGE MUSEUM: WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART, Williamstown Eyes (Nine Elements), an outdoor sculpture by Louise Bourgeois, points the way to the art museum on this idyllic college campus. Visitors are free to enter and explore […]
Travel
New England
Wild Lakes in New England
One afternoon last August, I set off up West Grand Lake in eastern Maine, my kayak loaded with enough food and gear for two nights of island camping. No sooner had I dipped my paddle, though, than four canoes occupied by eight beefy guys pushed off from the shore nearby. Loaded with brightly colored coolers, […]
Rhode Island
Stone wall at Watson Farm
One of the stone wall at the 1796 Watson Farm in Jamestown, R.I>
Rhode Island
Boot Scrape at Casey Farm
Book scrape at front door of c. 1750 Casey Farm in Saunderstown, R.I.
New Hampshire
Reflective Shadows
On Covered Bridge Road, off River Road, south of Windham. Looking down into the water, the sun and shadow come out to play. With the coming spring, the ice is slowly melting. Photo taken in 2014.
Connecticut
Thimble Islands | Photos
Enjoy this collection of photos celebrating the beauty of the Thimble Islands in Connecticut from photographer Jarrod McCabe.
A sampling of New England maritime museums, historic sites, art, and cruises celebrating the region’s rich seafaring heritage. For pricing and seasonal schedules, call ahead or visit venue Web sites. History Museums & Historic Sites Cape Ann Museum Gloucester, MA 978-283-0455 capeannmuseum.org Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House Stonington, CT 860-535-8445 stoningtonhistory.org Fort Knox State Historic […]
Summer is here and it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy the warm weather and sunshine, but there’s no reason to break the bank while you’re having fun. We’ve put together our top outdoor bargains in New England from the pages of our 2012 “Best of New England” Editors’ Picks. BEST CHANCE TO STRIKE GOLD […]
Rhode Island
Wickford, Rhode Island Slideshow
Last summer, photographer Julie Bidwell captured a slice of life in the beautiful town of Wickford, Rhode Island for our “Could You Live Here” feature. The essence of a small town is in the landscape, the architecture and the details. Please enjoy this slideshow of some of our favorites.
Photographer Sara Gray spent time last summer exploring two locations in her home state of Maine to capture a quintessential rite of passage for many a New Englander. The lobster shack — an iconic symbol along the coast of New England — is a beacon to those who crave lobster fresh from the the Atlantic Ocean. Please […]
New England
Mysteries from Yankee Files
Prepare for a scary time with these mysteries, marvels, and nightmares from the files of Yankee Magazine.
Massachusetts
2013 Boston Marathon | The Memories We Choose
Terror and chaos came to the finish line of the Boston Marathon in 2013. But what came after can also be remembered as a time of bravery and kindness.